Since 2001 Cam has been writing a weekly column in the Home Section in the Kingston Whig Standard. Throughout the many years of completing inspections he deals with areas of interest that stems from his clients questions. For handy tips, up to date information and advise on all aspects of home ownership explore these articles on ... You Need Acrobat Reader for viewing & printing the PDF documents click here to Download Adobe Acrobat Reader . It's FREE! Major Components FOUNDATION Cracks in Block Basements Grading around the house Poured foundation Repairs STRUCTURE Gutters, Eves trough & Downspouts Insulation- Batts VS Blown "War Home" Insulation Tips New Windows ROOF Roof "Goof's" High -Tech Slate Roofing Do I need new shingles? PLUMBING "Septic Systems"- the country sewers Evaluating your house drainage How do drains work? Toilet Troubles ELECTRICAL Electrical 101 Fuses and Breakers Homeowner as an Electrician Aluminum Wiring Emergency Power- The Generator HEATING & COOLING Understanding Heat Pumps Buying A HRV One-Package Heating-Ventilation Systems Central Air Conditioning Buying a New Furnace Radiant Floor Heat- Part 1 Radiant Floor Heat- Part 2 VENTILATION Ventilation - What's it all about Ventilation Part 2 Moisture on new windows Why are attics vented? Basement Basement smelling musty When Icicles are not cool! MISCELLANEOUS Spring Check-Up for Homes In case of "emergency" Top five maintenance areas "The Silent Killer" -Carbon Monoxide Sealants, Backer Rods and Caulk "Tool Kit" for the First time Homeowner New Home Inspection "Top Five" Building Mistakes Long Term Home Tips New "2006 Smoke Alarm Laws" Pot Light Problems Planning for an Addition New Home "Terms" HERITAGE Buying an Older Home Foundations in Vintage Homes Century old Framework Air Leakage Roofs and Attics Electrical in Heritage Homes Roofs Insulation for an Older Home Repairing Heritage Beams It is not possible to include all the articles from 2001. If you have a particular question please let us know and we can check the library to see if we have dealt with this topic in the past or answer your question in an upcoming column. If you would like to read the current weekly column in the Kingston Whig Standard please click on the following link. The Kingston Whig